Overall score
Rosebery
56.9/100
Waterloo
52.2/100
Rosebery vs Waterloo, NSW Suburb Comparison
Rosebery for families and investment; Waterloo for value and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RoseberyWaterloo
Crime rate
Rosebery
57.8 / 1k
Waterloo
89.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Rosebery
316
Waterloo
558
Population
Rosebery
13,533
Waterloo
16,379
Metric leadRosebery 5Waterloo 53 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Rosebery | Waterloo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.9/100 | 52.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 49.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 57.8 / 1k | 89.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 10 | 19 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 12 | 20 |
| Public transport stops | 82 | 75 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 316 | 558 |
| Planning activity | 29 | 36 |
| Green cover | 3.9% | 7.1% |
| Population | 13,533 | 16,379 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Rosebery is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Waterloo is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Rosebery tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, while Waterloo stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Rosebery, while Waterloo remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.